Medina Academy

Name

Medina Academy

Legal name

Medina Academy

Website

https://medinaacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Islamic K-12 education
• Private faith-based schooling
• Preschool early childhood
• Quran Arabic instruction
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition-based private school model serving preschool through 12th grade students. Families pay for educational services.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from families and community supporters. Medina Academy is a Washington state nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID# 91-2070446).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medina Academy operates a dual-accredited Islamic K-12 private school and preschool across two campuses in Redmond and Bellevue, WA, integrating secular Common Core academics (math, language arts, science, social studies) with Islamic Studies, Quran memorization, and Arabic language instruction. Core academic products (Preschool, Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, and High School 9-12) are supplemented by the Youth Hub, which offers competitive robotics (FLL/FTC), MuslimPreneurs entrepreneurship, Judo, after-school clubs, competitive math, and the MedinaCares community service program. The school serves approximately 390 students with revenue from recurring tuition and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Medina Academy is a dual-accredited Islamic K-12 school and preschool in Redmond and Bellevue, WA. Founded in 2000, it offers a comprehensive educational program consisting of core academic products (Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School) integrated with the Youth Hub, which provides supplementary programs including Robotics, MedinaCares community service, MuslimPreneurs entrepreneurship, Judo, After-School Programs, Competitive Math, and Accelerated Mathematics. The school serves approximately 390 students from preschool through 12th grade, combining secular academics aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards with Islamic studies, Quran, and Arabic language instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MedinaCares: Student life initiative encouraging students to give back through community service, including debate club, community service club, gavel club, e-newspaper, and social media club.
• Youth Hub

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for preschoolers with a 5/5 state high-quality rating from Washington QRIS, the University of Washington, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families; serves as the foundational entry point into the K-12 program.
• Elementary School Elementary education for grades K-5 integrating core subjects (math, language arts, science, social studies) with Islamic Studies, Quran, and Arabic language instruction using curricula including Envision Math, Scott Foresman, and Pearson Interactive Science.
• Middle School Middle school education for grades 6-8 combining secular and Islamic curriculum, preparing students for high school and top universities.
• High School High school program for grades 9-12 preparing students for college, with universities such as the University of Washington as the primary placement target.
• Youth Hub Comprehensive youth development umbrella program serving Medina Academy students beyond regular schooling, encompassing robotics, entrepreneurship, judo, and community service initiatives.
• Robotics Program Competitive robotics offering with FLL teams for grades K-7 and FTC teams for grades 8+, participating in competitions such as FIRST LEGO League.
• MuslimPreneurs Youth entrepreneurship program within the Youth Hub helping students realize potential and build lasting connections through business and innovation activities.
• Medina Academy Judo Martial arts program teaching judo to students within the Youth Hub framework.
• After-School Programs Extended learning activities including student-led clubs for grades 4-10 focused on exploring passions, building leadership skills, and serving the community.
• Competitive Math Mathematics enrichment program for students to develop advanced problem-solving skills through competitive mathematics.
• Accelerated Mathematics Advanced mathematics program encouraging accelerated learning for students demonstrating mathematical aptitude.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5/5 state preschool quality rating from Washington QRIS, University of Washington, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Overlake SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Student leadership development partnership where a ninth grader from The Overlake School led a leadership training session for 18 MedinaCares student leaders across after-school clubs.
• Immigration Women's Community Center (IWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Community partnership for joint service initiatives including sandwich-making events and clothing drives. MedinaCares students volunteer with IWCC to support immigrant and refugee families in the local community.
• Essentials FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership for hygiene equity advocacy. MedinaCares debate club partnered with Essentials First to advocate for hygiene policy in Olympia. Also collaborated on blanket wrapping and community meal events supporting unhoused populations.
• CogniacoreOthersGlobal accreditation organization providing educational accreditation services. Medina Academy is accredited by Cognia Global Commissions (2020) demonstrating standards in education, governance, and leadership.
• CISNA (Council of Islamic Schools North America)coreOthersAccreditation body for Islamic schools. Medina Academy received CISNA accreditation (2023) as the gold standard for Islamic education.
• Washington Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS)coreOthersState quality rating system administered in partnership with University of Washington and Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Medina Academy Preschool received 5/5 rating.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Minaret Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in South Florida accredited by CISNA, providing integrated academic and religious education from preschool through high school. Comparable to Medina Academy in its CISNA-accredited faith-based K-12 offering.
• Universal Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in the Detroit metro offering preschool through high school with combined secular and Islamic curriculum. Direct peer along academic structure, faith-based mission, and community-driven enrollment model.
• Noor Ul-Iman School: Private Islamic K-12 school in New Jersey accredited by CISNA, offering integrated secular and Islamic studies. Direct peer in faith-based curriculum, grade span, and accreditation standards relevant to Medina Academy.
• Bayan Claremont: Private Islamic K-12 school in the San Francisco Bay Area offering integrated secular and Islamic education from preschool through high school. Direct comparable to Medina Academy in faith-based positioning, dual curriculum, and college-preparatory mission.
• Al-Azhar Academy: Islamic K-12 school operating in multiple U.S. locations with integrated secular and religious curriculum from elementary through high school. Comparable to Medina Academy in mission, curriculum structure, and grade span.
• Tarbiya Academy: Islamic K-12 school in New Jersey combining Common Core-aligned academics with Quran and Arabic instruction. Comparable to Medina Academy in its integrated curriculum model, private nonprofit structure, and faith-based K-12 footprint.
• Islamic Academy of San Diego: Private Islamic K-12 school in San Diego offering preschool through high school with combined secular and Quranic curriculum. Direct comparable in faith-based positioning, private nonprofit structure, and West Coast regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Challenger School: Established private K-8 academic school with multiple campuses in the Western U.S., including the Seattle metropolitan area. Overlaps with Medina Academy as a tuition-based private school competing for the same premium-K-12 family segment, though without the Islamic curriculum niche.
• Spring Education Group: Large multi-brand operator of private K-12 and early childhood education schools across the U.S. Comparable as a scaled private-school platform, illustrating the roll-up trajectory that consolidated competitors could pursue in markets where Medina Academy currently operates.
• Stratford School: Large private K-12 school operator in California with a college-preparatory academic focus and multiple campuses. Comparable as a tuition-driven private K-12 provider serving premium-seeking families in a West Coast market, though secular.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/medina.academy.seattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medina-academy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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